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Nobby Stiles: Former footballer and World Cup hero dies aged 78

"Footballing royalty" from the World Cup team of '66

Nobby Stiles, the former footballer and World Cup hero, has died at the age of 78.

The ex Manchester United midfielder passed away following a long illness, his family announced on Friday (October 30), and tributes have poured in.

Nobby Stiles and the 1966 England team
Nobby Stiles was famously part of England’s 1966 World Cup squad (Credit: /picture-alliance/Cover Images)
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Who did Nobby play for?

Norbert Stiles was a key member of the England 1966 Team that won the World Cup and started his career at United, before playing for Middlesbrough and eventually Preston North End.

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Nobby Stiles with his medals

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